
TARGAN is an innovative Animal AgTech company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, focused on sustainable animal health and protein production. Founded in 2015, it develops cutting-edge technology…

TARGAN is an innovative Animal AgTech company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, focused on sustainable animal health and protein production. Founded in 2015, it develops cutting-edge technology…
Headquarters: Raleigh, North Carolina
Founded: 2015
Flagship product: WingScan — AI-driven automated feather/chick sexing
Recent financing: $100M growth financing / credit facility (closed Dec 2025)
Total funding (prior to growth financing): $51,634,999 (reported)
Sustainable animal health and protein production; automation of poultry hatchery and vaccination workflows.
2015
Biotechnology Research
$35,000,000
Series C announced May 25, 2022; Merck Animal Health and Oval Park Capital participated.
$100,000,000
Growth financing reported as a $100M credit facility that closed in December 2025 with an initial funded tranche.
“Institutional investors include Mountain Group Partners, NovaQuest Capital Management, Merck Animal Health (and Merck Animal Health Ventures), Oval Park Capital, and Symbiotic Capital.”
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Position Summary The Controller is responsible for overseeing global accounting operations and financial reporting. This role ensures the integrity of financial statements, strengthens internal controls, and drives consistency in accounting practices across jurisdictions, with particular depth in capital equipment and manufacturing environments. The Controller provides technical accounting leadership, oversees international compliance and statutory reporting through in-country teams and advisors, and partners closely with the ERP team to maintain system accuracy and scalable financial processes. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller prepares executive and Board-level reporting packages and serves as a key steward of financial rigor, operational discipline, and governance in a complex, multi-entity environment.
Key Job Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close
International Accounting & Compliance
Capital Equipment & Operational Accounting
Technical Accounting & Controls
ERP Partnership
Reporting & Stakeholder Support
Key Competencies & Skills
Education And Experience Requirements
Working Conditions Work is performed inside a flex space building consisting of offices, open desk space, laboratory, machine shop, and a manufacturing floor. Level of noise is usually quiet in the office environment and temperature controlled. Noise levels are elevated in the warehouse space where temperatures can vary depending on the outside elements and weather. Travel may be required, including up to 2-8 trips per year to visit suppliers, attend conferences, meetings (customer, investor, and business) and customer sites (hatcheries).
All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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